Step-by-step tutorial
Step 1
We took a little walk to collect the perfect sticks for our little snail friends to rest on.
Step 2
When we returned the kids quickly got to work making their snails. They started out by rolling a piece of clay into a snake shape.
Step 3
Next, they rolled each snake up to create a snail shell form, leaving the end out to become the snails head.
Step 4
Two little snips of pipe cleaner made the perfect antenna. This clay is really easy for little hands to work with and add accessories, too.
Step 5
We used tacky glue to add eyes and position our snail on the stick. The kids noticed that the glue looked like snail slime!
Step 6
Eventually they decided to paint the shell with some watercolor paints, but it wasn't necessary. Our snail was adorable either way.
Final result!
A boy and his snail. Just too adorable to take!
